Desert Bacteria Invade Himalayas: Millions at Risk from Thar Pathogens
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News18•29-01-2026, 09:15
Desert Bacteria Invade Himalayas: Millions at Risk from Thar Pathogens
- •Scientists from Kolkata's Bose Institute discovered Thar Desert bacteria in the Himalayas, raising health concerns.
- •Dust storms from Rajasthan's Thar Desert carry airborne pathogens over the Gangetic plains to the Himalayas.
- •These bacteria, found up to 4 km altitude, can cause respiratory, skin, and intestinal problems, and are antibiotic-resistant.
- •The bacteria, adapted to hot desert conditions, are now surviving in the cold Himalayan environment, indicating potential transformation.
- •The phenomenon is linked to summer sandstorms from Gulf countries pushing dust and bacteria towards Rajasthan and then the Himalayas.
Why It Matters: Thar Desert bacteria are now in the Himalayas, posing a significant health threat to millions.
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